Mavs come to Parsons’ defense

SAN ANTONIO – One by one, the Dallas Mavericks came to Chandler Parsons’ defense following his lackluster performance during Tuesday’s 101-100 loss to the world champion San Antonio Spurs.

Parsons scored only five points and was just 2-of-10 from the field, including 1-of-4 from 3-point land.

"I thought he had a couple of in and outs, but this is not a one-game season,’’ forward Dirk Nowitzki said. "I mean, there’s 82 games in the season, so he’s just got to get used to some of his new teammates, a new style of play, a new play-calling.

"He’ll be OK. He’s a good player, he’s very versatile. I just thought he had a couple of good looks and a couple of them rimmed in and out, so it’s unfortunate.’’

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